For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,530 students in 28384, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in 28384, NC are Saint Pauls High School, Saint Pauls Elementary School and Saint Pauls Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28384 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28384, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28384, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saint Pauls High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
648 North Old Stage Rd
Saint Pauls, NC 28384
(910) 865-4177
Saint Pauls, NC 28384
(910) 865-4177
Gr: 9-12 | 1,142 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Saint Pauls Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
222 Martin Luther King Drive
Saint Pauls, NC 28384
(910) 865-4103
Saint Pauls, NC 28384
(910) 865-4103
Gr: PK-4 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Saint Pauls Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
526 W Shaw St
Saint Pauls, NC 28384
(910) 865-4070
Saint Pauls, NC 28384
(910) 865-4070
Gr: 5-8 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 28384, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 28384, NC include Saint Pauls High School, Saint Pauls Elementary School and Saint Pauls Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 28384?
3 public schools are located in 28384.
What is the racial composition of students in 28384?
28384 public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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